Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
  • deal with
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • nefarious: Extremely wicked
  • disposable: Being available to be used or spent
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • attach: To be associated or connected with
  • comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • hint: To suggest without being direct about it
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • fallacy: Idea many people believe is true but is false
  • percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
  • stereotypical: In an inaccurate and simplistic manner
  • puke: (Informal) to vomit; be sick
  • champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
  • missionary: Concerning or connected to a religious mission
  • karaoke: Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
  • pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
  • skit: Brief dramatic performance, often amusing
  • yen: Currency used in Japan
  • nightclub: Place for drinking and dancing at night
  • kombu: Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • at the bank

      US /æt ðə bæŋk/

      UK /æt ðə bæŋk/

      • other
      • Located at or near a financial institution.
      • Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attach

      US /əˈtætʃ/

      UK /ə'tætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be associated or connected with
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • champagne

      US /ʃæmˈpen/

      UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • French sparkling drink used for celebrations
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • comedian

      US /kəˈmidiən/

      UK /kəˈmi:diən/

      • Countable Noun
      • An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
      A2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • disposable

      US /dɪˈspoʊzəbl/

      UK /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being available to be used or spent
      • Designed to be used once and then thrown away.
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • drink in

      US /drɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /driŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
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    • escort

      US /ˈeskɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈeskɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person going with you for protection/help/company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go along with to provide protection, help
      B2
      More
    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
      A2TOEIC
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • fallacy

      US /ˈfæləsi/

      UK /'fæləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Idea many people believe is true but is false
      • Quality or state of being false
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    • for a change

      US /fɔr e tʃendʒ/

      UK /fɔ: ə tʃeindʒ/

      • Phrase
      • As something different from what is usual or normal.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
      A2TOEIC
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hint

      US /hɪnt/

      UK /hɪnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To suggest without being direct about it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Helpful piece of information
      • Tiny quantity or sign of something
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    • horrible

      US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the club

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/

      UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/

      • other
      • Being a member of a group or organization.
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • karaoke

      US /ˌkærɪ'oʊkɪ/

      UK /ˌkærɪ'əʊkɪ/

      • Noun
      • Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
      C1
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    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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    • kombu

      US /kɒm'bʌ/

      UK /kɒm'bʌ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
      B2
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    • legitimate

      US /ləˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

      UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Being born to legally married parents
      • Being reasonable and sound
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make acceptable and sound
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    • missionary

      US /ˈmɪʃəneri/

      UK /ˈmɪʃənri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or connected to a religious mission
      • Countable Noun
      • A person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, such as educational or hospital work.
      • A person who zealously advocates or promotes a cause or belief.
      B2
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    • nefarious

      US /nəˈfɛriəs/

      UK /nɪˈfeəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely wicked
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • nightclub

      US /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/

      UK /ˈnaɪtklʌb/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place for drinking and dancing at night
      B2
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    • objective

      US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, rather than simply being an idea
      • Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
      • Noun
      • Something you decide you want to do; goal
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • percentage

      US /pərˈsentɪdʒ/

      UK /pəˈsentɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a whole divided into hundredths
      • An advantage or allowance.
      B1
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    • pickup

      US /ˈpɪkˌʌp/

      UK /ˈpɪkʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small truck that has an open back with low sides
      B2
      More
    • play games

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
      • To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
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    • puke

      US /pjuk/

      UK /pju:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Informal) to vomit; be sick
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
      A2
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    • skit

      US /skɪt/

      UK /skɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Brief dramatic performance, often amusing
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • slippery slope

      US /ˈslɪpəri slop/

      UK /ˈslipəri sləup/

      • Noun
      • An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
      C1
      More
    • stereotypical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In an inaccurate and simplistic manner
      B2
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
      A2TOEIC
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • yen

      US /jɛn/

      UK /jen/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Currency used in Japan
      B1
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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